NOTICE OF PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
VACANCY
The term of one member of the Vermont Public Service Board expires on February 28,
2009. Persons interested in applying for this vacancy must submit an application to the Office
of the Governor by no later than October 17, 2008. Application forms are available from:
Marty Searight
Office of the Governor
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-0101
(802)828-3333
The appointment will be for a six-year term that expires on February 28, 2015. The
position requires a minimum of a two-thirds time commitment, and applicants should be
prepared to devote substantial time, including large blocks of time, to carry out the duties and
obligations of the position. Pursuant to 32 V.S.A. §1012, the annual salary shall be equal to twothirds of the salary of the Chair, or $81,869. While there are no statutory educational or job
experience requirements, an applicant must demonstrate the ability to assimilate and understand
a large volume of highly technical information, including accounting, financial, and engineering
data. The applicant should also possess the ability to write clearly on complicated subjects and
conduct herself/himself in a judicial manner. Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. §3, the Governor must
submit at least five names for consideration to the Judicial Nominating Board which will certify
a list of those qualified. The Governor will then appoint a member from that list, subject to
confirmation by the Vermont Senate. Interviews before the Judicial Nominating Board will be
held on December 4 and 5, 2008.